The Zoo for Cecily

Cecily is really into animals right now, especially elephants.  So Derrick and I took her to the zoo while we were in Utah.  Grandpa Tornow came, too.  Cecily absolutely loved it!  

July 4, 2007

We had a terrific day to celebrate this awesome country in which we live. We started the day off by going up to Salt Lake City to feed the ducks at the park and visiting Derrick's Grandpa who lives nearby. Then we had lunch with Derrick's family...at Costa Vida of course! That evening we went to the Stadium of Fire. We had awesome tickets and had a blast seeing Brooks and Dunn.

Cecily was a little apprehensive at first, since there were so many ducks (and some REALLY UGLY ones!!)

But she was soon waving and quacking like they were her best buddies!

Our patriotic little girl! Hopefully she wont turn into a bawl baby like her mom is on the 4th of July. Lisa and Kimball sat with us at the Stadium of Fire.

So did Emily and Cory.

It has been great being together as a family this week. Cecily and I have so much fun when we get to be with Derrick!

This picture is posted for Derrick...he's a fan of good ol' Glen!

A very fun concert.

Cecily danced the whole time. I wasn't sure if she would have a good time or not, but Derrick insisted that we bring her. And of course...he was right! She had a better time than we did, I think!

I don't remember the Stadium having such awesome fireworks! It was so great even though we had ashes falling all over us on the field!

So, we had a very fun 4th and are so greatful to be living in such a great country. How blessed we really are!

Still Homeless!

We were supposed to head out to NM this last weekend, but our house is STILL not completed! Two more days...Two more days...Two more days! I've been hearing this for the last two weeks! I understand that there are a lot of little details when it comes to finishing a home, but I am SO READY!! Poor Cecily needs to get back into her routine. I packed up most of her toys away since I didn't think we'd be staying at my mom's for more than a week, so she will probably go crazy when she sees her fun things again (and they will actually be fun again to her)!

Since we were unable to go down there this weekend, we took the opportunity to go down to Scofield and stay at Derrick's Grandpa's cabin. I've never been down there, and can I just say "WOW?" It was SO gorgeous there! Grandpa Tony has been collecting land there for several years, and I think he has some of the most amazing property! His cabin overlooks the reservoir. It is such an ideal setting! Until two weeks ago, Derrick had not been there in about 12 years, and he says they've done a lot of work to the land in the meantime. Cecily came with us, and we were also there with Grandpa Tony, his girlfriend Noni, and Derrick's parents, Scott and Shonnie. Cecily got to pet the horses and ride on the 4-wheelers. But I think her favorite thing was running around the property and seeing all of the cows! She went absolutely nuts over the cows! It was nice to let her just run and run. I swear there is no end to her energy! But as soon as we put her down for a nap, she was out! So, although we weren't able to get settled in our new home this weekend, we sure had a great little break! It was so nice to just relax and appreciate the fresh air and calm setting. Thanks Tony!

Cecily continued to be "stylish" even at the cabin. Her Princess purse didn't leave her side the entire weekend. She even slept with it. She loved picking the "flowers" in the grass and putting them behind her ear. And, yes, she's wearing a skirt. I can't imagine how high maintenance she's going to be when she finally gets some hair!

At the pond.

Lucky girl on her Daddy's shoulders.

A view of the 80.

Up on the mountain.

We're going to have to buy some 4 wheelers. They are so fun!

Moo, Neigh, Quack, Quack!

My brother Nate, his wife Annie and their daughter Elle were in town this last week, so we went to Thanksgiving Point's petting zoo on Friday.

Cecily, Ashley & Elle

We tried to get them ALL to hold hands, but of course they don't want to cooperate for pictures!

That's a big horse!

The rabbits are my favorite!

Please, Mom?

A soft baby sheep.

MMM, the perfect end to my day at the farm!

Cecily enjoyed this trip to the zoo a lot better than the last time we went, on her first birthday. That time, a cow came up to her and scared her right at the beginning, so she wasn't too thrilled the rest of the day. This trip, however, she was very interested in seeing all of the animals, and especially enjoyed talking to them in their language (she is a big fan of animal noises)! She still didn't want to go on the pony ride, but she was daring enough to feed some corn to a goat. But then we had to get her away from there, because she kept trying to pick up corn from the ground and put it in her own mouth! GROSS!